"Hello" reached number one in almost every country it charted in, including the United Kingdom, where it became her second chart topper, following "Someone Like You", and has the largest opening week sales in three years. In the United States, "Hello" debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, reigning for 10 consecutive weeks whilst becoming Adele's fourth number-one on the chart and breaking several records, including becoming the first song to sell over a million digital copies in a week. By the end of 2015, it had sold 12.3 million units globally (combined sales and track-equivalent streams) and was the year's 7th best-selling single while it stands as one of the best-selling singles of all-time.
Hello
Adele Lyrics
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I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
There's such a difference between us
And a million miles
Hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Hello, how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
It's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time
So hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Anymore
Hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
In Adele's song "Hello," the singer reaches out to an old lover she hasn't seen in years. She wonders if they can meet to catch up and go over everything that has happened since they last saw each other. Adele acknowledges that time is supposed to heal all wounds, but she hasn't felt much healing herself. She is in California dreaming about the time when they were younger and things were simpler.
Adele then belts out the famous hook of the song, "Hello from the other side," admitting that she has called her old lover thousands of times to apologize for everything she has done wrong. But for some reason, her ex never answers the phone. Adele tries calling again from the outside, admitting that she has tried to make amends for breaking his heart, but it doesn't seem to matter anymore.
In the bridge of the song, Adele talks about how it is typical of her to talk about herself and apologizes for it. She then asks if her ex ever made it out of their town where nothing ever happened. The song ends with Adele contemplating how both of them are running out of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, it's me
Introducing herself and starting a conversation
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
Asking if they could meet despite the time that has passed
To go over everything
Discussing past issues or topics to clear the air
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Questioning the notion that time alone can heal emotional wounds
Hello, can you hear me?
Verifying that the other party is listening and engaged in the conversation
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
Reflecting nostalgically on the past and reminiscing about their previous selves
When we were younger and free
Recalling the time when they were young and vivacious
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
Realizing how time has passed and things have changed, and reminiscing on the thrill of unpredictable life
There's such a difference between us
Acknowledging that there is a gulf between them and the other person/ distance to be bridged
And a million miles
Metaphorically emphasizing the gap between them, it is more than physically distant, even if they were in the same place they would mentally still be light years apart
Hello from the other side
Speaking metaphorically to refer to the emotional disconnect between them, rather than a physical divide.
I must've called a thousand times
Recognizing and making light of the many attempts to reach out to this person
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
Apologizing for past mistakes and hoping for a fresh start
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Feeling ignored or rejected, posing the idea that another party no longer wants to communicate
At least I can say that I've tried
Not giving up on the chance to make amends
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
Admitting that her actions led to a broken heart and taking responsibility for it
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Accepting that the other person has moved forward and is no longer emotionally impacted by the past
Hello, how are you?
Asking about the current state of the other party
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
Acknowledging that she keeps talking about herself, being self-centered, and apologizing for it
I hope that you're well
Expressing good wishes for the other person and their well-being
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
Asking if the other person successfully moved out of their small town and exploring the idea of making progress and leaving behind the past
It's no secret that the both of us
Pointing out that both parties know the truth
Are running out of time
Noticing that the opportunity to reconnect is diminishing and may soon vanish
Ooh, anymore
A sigh to express sadness and resignation
Anymore
A sad note showing that the time for reconnection may have already passed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Gregory Allen Kurstin
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Abu Bakar Abu Bakar
on Set Fire to the Rain
I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing gets better
'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was
The last time, the last time
Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now, when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you
I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time
Oh, oh, no
Let it burn
Oh, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
Jai
on Someone Like You
I love this song its actually pretty relatable to me and my mom but more so my mom
Philip Kassabian
on Skyfall
I remember this song from when it came out and it's absolutely great.
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on Easy On ME
The only one I like and be happy.
Real love and be the best music
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on Easy On ME
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on Rolling in the Deep
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